Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai from $877

How to find the cheapest flight from
Melbourne (MEL) to Chennai (MAA)

All the information you need to plan the best MEL to MAA flight in 2021: compare Melbourne to Chennai flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chennai.

ME1 - MAA Price	$659 - $1,365
MAA Temperature	25 - 33 °C
MAA Precipitation	10 - 330 mm

Popular in December High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise
Cheapest in August Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
Round-trip from RM 659 From Melbourne to Chennai
One-way from $877 One-way flight from Melbourne to Chennai

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise

Cheapest in

August

Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop

Round-trip from

RM 659

From Melbourne to Chennai

One-way from

$877

One-way flight from Melbourne to Chennai

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Chennai?

Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 8% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 60 days in advance, which can save you up to 12% on flights from Melbourne to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 60 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $933. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,027.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Chennai?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from Melbourne. Prices for August average $839 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $601. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 62% on your journey compared to booking in August

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Chennai (ME1 - MAA)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Chennai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai in September, October 2021

The best prices found for MEL to MAA flights in September, October

14 Oct - 15 Jan

$1,659pp

MEL

Melbourne

Multiple airlines

3 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Multiple Airlines

3 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

15 Oct - 14 Jan

$1,937pp

MEL

Melbourne

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

14 Oct - 14 Jan

$1,969pp

MEL

Melbourne

Multiple airlines

3 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

Melbourne to Chennai 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chennai from Melbourne found for this year

14 Oct - 15 Jan

$1,659pp

MEL

Melbourne

Multiple airlines

3 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Multiple Airlines

3 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

6 Dec - 6 Jan

$1,915pp

MEL

Melbourne

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

6 Dec - 6 Jan

$1,922pp

MEL

Melbourne

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

One-way flights to Chennai from Melbourne

The cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne to Chennai

19:40 - 18:05

Malaysia Airlines

1 stop

27h 55m

MEL - MAA

$877

CheapFaresNow

18:55 - 21:50

Qatar Airways

1 stop

32h 25m

MEL - MAA

$1,000

Tripmonster

17:45 - 19:15

Etihad Airways

1 stop

31h 00m

MEL - MAA

$1,055

Gotogate

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Flight FAQs

From Melbourne to Chennai

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Melbourne?

For a flight from Melbourne to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre vof the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 12 airlines have flights to Chennai from Melbourne on a regular basis.

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, and SriLankan Airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai to control the spread of COVID-19?

Etihad Airways is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travellers flying from Melbourne to Chennai are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, socially-distanced seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Chennai for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Chennai for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,291, but on average you can expect to pay $1,602.

How popular is this Melbourne to Chennai flight route?

Within the past month, 11,067 users have taken a look at flights from Melbourne to Chennai.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai return?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chennai from $1,748 return. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Cathay Pacific.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Chennai one-way?

$786 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Malaysia Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $829 and $967, respectively.

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chennai?

On average you can expect to pay $1,758 for a flight from Melbourne to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is $258 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Chennai) is currently priced at $1,424.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Chennai?

Air India, Cathay Pacific and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Chennai.

COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Chennai, India

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Chennai from Melbourne?

Information is based on travel restrictions from Melbourne to Chennai

Most visitors from Melbourne will not be allowed to enter Chennai.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Melbourne must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Chennai.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Melbourne are not required to quarantine after entering Chennai.

Do I need a test to fly back to Melbourne from Chennai?

Returning to Melbourne from Chennai

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chennai must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Melbourne.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chennai are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne.

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Destination information for Chennai

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Melbourne to Chennai.

$1 = ₹53

35.0 °C

134.0 mm

Airports servicing Melbourne

Melbourne (MEL)

Avalon (AVV)

Melbourne Essendon (MEB)

Airports servicing Chennai

Chennai (MAA)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scoot	$509	$938	No cancel fee	N/A	Search Scoot flights
Qantas Airways	$517	$819	No cancel fee	74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	$633	$1,022	No cancel fee	67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Thai Airways	$641	$1,071	No cancel fee	77%	Search Thai Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	$708	$1,057	No cancel fee	68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air India	$710	$986	No cancel fee	N/A	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	$715	$1,161	No cancel fee	81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	$739	$1,089	No cancel fee	72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Virgin Australia	$750	$1,040	No cancel fee	80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Etihad Airways	$835	$1,205	No cancel fee	75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai

The best prices from Melbourne to Chennai are usually found in August or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Chennai (MAA)

All the information you need to plan the best MEL to MAA flight in 2021: compare Melbourne to Chennai flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chennai.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Chennai?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Chennai?

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Chennai (ME1 - MAA)?

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai in September, October 2021

The best prices found for MEL to MAA flights in September, October

Melbourne to Chennai 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chennai from Melbourne found for this year

One-way flights to Chennai from Melbourne

The cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne to Chennai

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Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Melbourne</span> to <span class="emphasized">Chennai</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From Melbourne to Chennai

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Melbourne?

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai to control the spread of COVID-19?

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Chennai for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

How popular is this Melbourne to Chennai flight route?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai return?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Chennai one-way?

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chennai?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Chennai?

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COVID Restrictions

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Chennai from Melbourne?

Do I need a test to fly back to Melbourne from Chennai?

Destination information for Chennai

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Melbourne to Chennai.

Airports servicing Melbourne

Airports servicing Chennai

Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Melbourne to Chennai choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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